Need to get your World Cup fix? No worries, Murphy's Irish Pub is opening its doors every match day at 6:45 a.m. beginning this Friday, where they'll be screening each match on four different 50" HD televisions. And for those of you who want to be there without--you know--being there, they'll have 3D TV, complete with beer goggles 3D glasses for rent. See Murphy's calendar for a schedule of all the matches. If Murphy's is bursting at the seams with 3D…
Back in April, we told you about a group of people raising money to "freshen up" the den (side room on the left as you enter) at the Mosaic Coffee House. Tonight (Thursday, June 10th), they're holding a talent show fundraiser from 5:30 - 8:30 pm and it sounds like they've got a great line-up. Rachel Duboff writes: The master of ceremonies for this event is Spark Interaction's ever-fun improv master Leif Hansen. The local artists who will perform include critically-acclaimed…
Joan Hermann down at OmCulture dropped us a line about Seattle Music Partners, an after-school music program she volunteers for that pairs community volunteers with underserved students in the Central District for music lessons. They're holding a fundraiser at OmCulture on Friday, June 18th from 7 - 10 pm. Here's the scoop: Striking Accord: Seattle Music Partners Benefit Concert at OmCulture An evening of music and desserts to benefit Seattle Music Partners After-School Programming with performances by SMP tutors and special…
If your child will be attending the newly re-opening McDonald School this fall, Carolyn Cunningham and other parents want to meet you: It's time to know who is IN, and to start building our school community. Please follow the link below to briefly tell us about you and your child(ren), name and grade only. We realize some of you haven't finalized your decision yet, if you are highly likely or a sure bet, please let us know so we can begin…
Charlotte Trelease dropped us a line to let us know that they're looking for more craft vendors (jewelry, clothing, bags, etc.) for the July 10th Wallingford Street Fair (that coincides with the Wallingford Kiddie Parade). If you're interested, give her a ring (not the jewelry kind) at 206-399-8545 or download the application. It only costs $95!
Back in January, we noted that the 45th Street Viaduct (that huge bridge that takes 45th Street from the U District into University Village) would be closing temporarily for repairs in late Spring. Thanks to Bill for reminding us that it is now officially Late Spring, and as of this coming Monday, the duct is done. From the press release: SDOT is closing the NE 45th Street Viaduct on Monday, June 14 to replace the aging west approach (the raised roadway…
It was way back in March, 2009 that we first noted the ongoing problems Babalu has been having with the liquor control board (What did you do, Babalu?). You may remember that they ran afoul of the WSLCB by violating the spirit, if not the letter of the law requiring food be served alongside alcohol by serving $99 TV dinners. It seems Johnny Law has finally caught up with the star-crossed Mambo Room. The SeattleCrime blog reports that WLSCB records state…